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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LE02 TZLMOT history

LE02 TZL is a grey petrol MINI first used on 24 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LE02 TZL grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,004 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 TZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 TZL was last recorded at 101,004 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,089 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
915 miles
Average per year
4,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,004 miles
  • 2024 – 100,089 miles
  • 2023 – 97,080 miles
  • 2022 – 94,913 miles
  • 2021 – 93,534 miles
  • 2020 – 83,581 miles
  • 2019 – 78,912 miles
  • 2018 – 75,385 miles
  • 2017 – 71,558 miles
  • 2016 – 66,281 miles
  • 2015 – 59,195 miles
  • 2014 – 55,621 miles
  • 2013 – 53,063 miles
  • 2012 – 49,311 miles
  • 2011 – 38,470 miles
  • 2010 – 30,473 miles
  • 2009 – 24,581 miles
  • 2008 – 22,498 miles
  • 2007 – 19,024 miles
  • 2006 – 17,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,004 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel tank straps rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,004 miles (+915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,004 miles
    Test number
    919286239377
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass100,089 miles (+3,009)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,089 miles
    Test number
    779998805798
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass97,080 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,080 miles
    Test number
    759301695304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,913 miles (+1,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,913 miles
    Test number
    934638064247
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes - corroding

  5. Pass93,534 miles (+89)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,534 miles
    Test number
    405406028681
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty

  6. Fail93,445 miles (+9,864)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,445 miles
    Test number
    651855092515
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty

  7. Pass83,581 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,581 miles
    Test number
    650010036834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail83,579 miles (+4,667)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,579 miles
    Test number
    989970987710
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,912 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,912 miles
    Test number
    889071853847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter seeping grease.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail78,850 miles (+3,465)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,850 miles
    Test number
    108406103728
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter seeping grease.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,385 miles
    Test number
    966343903634
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail75,385 miles (+3,827)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,385 miles
    Test number
    461761976847
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass71,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,558 miles
    Test number
    672424719820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail71,558 miles (+5,277)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,558 miles
    Test number
    260897371766
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass66,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,281 miles
    Test number
    210246416055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,281 miles (+7,086)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,281 miles
    Test number
    986930060874
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass59,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,195 miles
    Test number
    118137275454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,195 miles (+3,574)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,195 miles
    Test number
    467567275029
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass55,621 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,621 miles
    Test number
    388910974049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,063 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,063 miles
    Test number
    538985883049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,311 miles (+10,841)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,311 miles
    Test number
    278314572054
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  22. Pass38,470 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,470 miles
    Test number
    749476271085
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  23. Fail38,470 miles (+7,997)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,470 miles
    Test number
    788756471056
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  24. Pass30,473 miles (+5,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,473 miles
    Test number
    590270090059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,581 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,581 miles
    Test number
    280665489088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,498 miles
    Test number
    260857508210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail22,498 miles (+3,474)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,498 miles
    Test number
    370007908246
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass19,024 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,024 miles
    Test number
    813248607212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,232 miles
    Test number
    370413416278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE02 TZL

Does LE02 TZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE02 TZL is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE02 TZL?
The MOT on LE02 TZL is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE02 TZL done?
LE02 TZL was recorded at 101,004 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,306 miles a year.
Has LE02 TZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 TZL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LE02 TZL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LE02 TZL find?
LE02 TZL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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